Campsite · Ropley · Hampshire

Watercress Lodges and Campsite

Tent field, bell tent, safari tents and two-bedroom lodges on a Hampshire farm beside the Watercress Line steam railway at Ropley.

Some dogs
Glamping

Watercress Lodges sits on Dean Farm at Ropley, next to the Mid Hants steam railway, so trains stop overnight at the station and you can sometimes hear them or catch a drift of steam across the field. There is a flat grass camping area for your own tent, a ready-pitched bell tent, two safari tents with wood burners, and a row of railway-cottage-style lodges with their own patios. It is about four miles from Alresford and ten from Winchester.

Camping is in a grassy field with cars parked a short walk away rather than on the pitch, drinking water taps down the side of the field, a shower block and a freezer for ice packs. Barbecues are fine if you raise them off the grass, but open fires are not allowed and neither are dogs on the camping field, safari tents or bell tent. Two of the lodges accept pets. Quiet time runs from 10pm to 9am and day visitors are not allowed.

Overlooks the Watercress Line steam railway
Ready-pitched bell tent that sleeps up to six
Two safari tents with wood-burning stoves
Flat camping field away from the cars
Walk into Ropley village or take the steam train to Alresford

OpenNot known

Arrive / leaveFrom 12:00 / by 12:00

DogsIn some accommodation

CampfiresNo

PoolNone

ElectricNot known

Prices

Bell tent is £70 a night for up to 6 people. Tent pitch, safari tent and lodge prices are shown when you choose dates on the booking pages. Extras when booking a pitch: awning £4, gazebo £10, pop-up tent £5, extra car £5. Cancel more than two weeks ahead for a refund less a £20 admin fee.

The full price list we hold

Seasons

Bell tent season: 1 April to 31 October

Rates

For	Season	Nights	Price
bell-tent	bell-season	Any	£70 unit_night, incl. 6 people

Minimum stays

2 nights: Lodges and safari tents

Deposit: Full payment at booking

Source: watercresslodges.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Grass tent pitch

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent

Pitches are first come, first served and cars park nearby, not on the grass. Tents larger than 6m x 4m by arrangement. Price covers one tent, two adults and one vehicle; maximum 3 units per group. Check in from midday, out by midday.

Bell tent

Bell tent · sleeps 6

Bring your own bedding; blow-up mattresses and camp beds to hire
Bedding bring
No dogs

5m ready-erected tent, no electric hook-up. Hire a double blow-up mattress £6 per night, a single camp bed £4 per night or a portable cooker with a gas can £6 per night.

Safari tent (Annie or Clarabel)

Safari tent · 2 of them · sleeps 4

King bed and sofa bed
Bedding included
Camp kitchen
Woodburner
No dogs

4m x 5.4m on a raised platform with a veranda, gas hob, fridge and barbecue. A basket of logs is included, more from reception. Minimum two nights.

Two-bedroom lodge

Lodge · sleeps 6

1 double, 1 twin room, sofa bed
Bedding included
Full kitchen
Central
Own toilet
Own shower

Linen and towels provided, wifi and TV, utility room with washer and dryer, patio, allocated parking. Pets only in the Alton and Winchester lodges. Minimum two nights. Check in from 15:00, out by 10:00.

Rules

Dogs: In some accommodation · not in glamping
Only the Alton and Winchester lodges take pets. No dogs on the camping field, bell tent or safari tents (assistance dogs only).
Fires: No · logs sold
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
No open fires. Barbecues are allowed if raised on bricks or at the communal area by the shower block; disposable barbecues are fine there. Safari tents have wood burners.
Pool: None
Groups: Yes · max 3 pitches
Adult groups accepted but this is mainly a family site. Maximum of 3 units per group booking; no parties.
Quiet hours: 22:00 – 09:00
Arrival: From 12:00
Camping pitches are not held after 6pm unless you have arranged it.
Vehicles: Cars in the car park · 1 per pitch
Music: No parties
Visitors: No visitors and no visitor parking on the camping field
Cancellation: Cancel more than two weeks before arrival for a full refund less a £20 admin fee; within two weeks nothing is refunded.
Also: 5 mph speed limit on site
Also: No external gas bottles on the camping field
Also: No Chinese lanterns or fireworks
Also: Trains run at night, cross the line by the bridge only

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets

Pitches and power

Drinking water
Chemical toilet disposal (no)
WiFi (In some areas)
Ice-pack freezing

Food and drink

Things to do

Around the site

Walk to a shop
Bus stop nearby
Recycling

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Dean Farm, Bighton Hill, Ropley, Alresford, Ropley, SO24 9SQ

Nearest pubThe Ship1.5 miles
Nearest stationRopleyon the doorstep

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Watercress Lodges and Campsite?

Dogs are allowed in some of the accommodation but not all.

Can you have a campfire at Watercress Lodges and Campsite?

No, campfires aren't allowed. Logs are sold on site. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

How much does it cost to stay at Watercress Lodges and Campsite?

From £70 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Bell tent is £70 a night for up to 6 people. Tent pitch, safari tent and lodge prices are shown when you choose dates on the booking pages. Extras when booking a pitch: awning £4, gazebo £10, pop-up tent £5, extra car £5. Cancel more than two weeks ahead for a refund less a £20 admin fee.

Does Watercress Lodges and Campsite have a swimming pool?

No.

Is there WiFi at Watercress Lodges and Campsite?

In some areas.